Early Bird Rates Still In Effect for Print & Media Conference

CHESTNUT HILL, MA—Sept. 27, 2012—Attendees can still register at Early Bird rates for the upcoming 7th Annual Print & Media Conference http://printbuyersinternational.com/2012-print-and-media-conference/attendee-registration/ from Oct. 8-10 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

The annual program, hosted by Print Buyers International (PBI) founder Margie Dana, is the leading source of professional education for people who purchase, design for, or market with print. Over a dozen sessions over two and a half days spotlight critical topics for those who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Oct. 8: Color Management Workshop by Sappi’s Daniel Dejan
Renowned educator Daniel Dejan will lead a master class on Monday, Oct. 8, from 9 am till noon, for anyone who needs to accurately identify, measure and articulate color for print materials. The price for Daniel’s workshop is just $199. Breakfast is included. Every attendee will get a copy of Sappi’s Standard #2: Color Management and Calibration. Use Priority Code TIPS for an additional 15 percent discount.

Oct. 9-10: Print & Media Conference:
The two-day Conference proper runs on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 9-10. It will feature 15 educational sessions led by 17 professional educators and speakers who specialize in their respective fields. Most meals are included, as is a cocktail party sponsored by Fujifilm and access to all sessions and speakers.

Each morning kicks off with a Breakfast Keynote. On Oct. 9, Drew Davis of Tippingpoint Labs will deliver, “The Future of Digital IS Print.” On day two, industry expert Frank Romano will talk about “The New Digital Printing Landscape,” featuring an overview of the major digital presses and how they differ.

Additional speakers include the following:

Color management consultant and Cal Poly Professor Brian Lawler

Landscape photographer and Adobe Creative Suite specialist Taz Tally

Daniel Dejan of Sappi delivers a conference session in addition to his workshop

Margie Dana will lead Brainstorming sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

“Without hesitation, I can say that the quality of our programming cannot be matched anywhere – the speakers and sessions are that strong. We want to attract as many attendees as possible and don’t want price to be a barrier. So we’ve decided to honor our Early Bird rates, no matter what days you register for.”